Oregon by Greyhound • Return to Majestic Falls

The Adventure Majestic Falls

Location LAT 44.44073 N LON 122.59118 W

Date August 15, 2009

Weather 71°, Partly cloudy

Distance 51.9 miles


Following the path next to McDowell Creek, we passed by Crystal Falls, a small waterfall empting into a pool.


Once again, Crystal stepped into the path to urge me along. Almost as if to say, "Mom, we walk 20 feet only to stop for 20 minutes. Enough with the pictures."


The developed trail system always impresses me. Crystal navigated the stairs much better than Adam.


McDowell Creek


Majestic Falls


Majestic Falls two months earlier.


At the base of the falls.


Mid-fall


And Crystal's glamour pose


Mom! Enough with the pictures.


Oh please udder mudder. Make her stop.


The top of Majestic Falls.

Oregon by Greyhound • Majestic Falls

The Adventure Majestic Falls

Location LAT 44.46833 N LON 122.67361 W

Date June 7, 2009

Weather 65°, Cloudy

Distance 52.5 miles


Less than a mile up the road are two more falls. We made it to one more. From the parking lot, a great little path with stone steps leads to an observation deck at the top of the falls.


Even though the top was quite fun, we looked forward to walking down to the base. Having read ahead, I knew there were stairs. Adam got to come because he does so well on stairs. Most stairs that is.


From the viewing platform at the base of the stairs, Majestic Falls earns it's name.


McDowell Creek tumbles down nearly 40 ft. into the pool below. Moss covered rocks provide the natural framework.

Adam did very well going down the steep staircase. I thought going up would be even better.



Adam made me think again. He wasn't crazy about going up at all. After a few minutes of coaxing, I thought we were going to have to make a Plan B. Nervous and unsure, Adam made his way to the top of the stairs.

I'm pretty sure that during all of the coaxing, I promised him he would never see stairs again.